Bird Key Real Estate: Deep Water Canals & Yacht Club Guide (2026)

Bird Key: The Boater's Sanctuary

Deep Water Canals, No Bridges, and Minutes to the Gulf

Bird Key (34236) is not just a neighborhood; it is a nautical lifestyle. Located between downtown Sarasota and St. Armands Circle, it is one of the few communities where you can dock a 60ft+ yacht in your backyard and be in the Gulf of Mexico in under 10 minutes.

However, for the serious boater, not all lots are created equal. The difference between a "Canal Lot" and a "Bayfront Lot" can mean the difference between parking a center console or a sailboat.

The Bird Key Water Matrix

Can your boat fit? A guide to water depth and bridge clearance.

Location Type	Water Depth	Vessel Capacity	Price Tier
Bayfront Estates	Deep / Unrestricted	Mega Yachts / Sailboats	$8M - $15M+
Sailboat Canals	Deep / No Bridges	Large Cruisers (50ft+)	$4M - $8M
Garden Canals	Standard / Bridges	Runabouts / Pontoons	$3M - $5M
Garden Lots (Dry)	N/A	N/A (Use Yacht Club)	$2M - $3M

The Bird Key Yacht Club Lifestyle

Life here revolves around the Bird Key Yacht Club. Unlike many other clubs, this is a true social hub for residents.

For Boaters: The club features a 42-slip marina with wet slips and lifts. Even if you buy a "Garden Lot" (non-waterfront), you can still keep your boat on the island.

For Socialites: With a fitness center, tennis courts, and a waterfront dining terrace offering the best skyline views of Sarasota, membership is virtually a requirement for the full experience.

Location: The "5-Minute" Rule

Bird Key residents live by the "5-Minute Rule."

5 Minutes East: Downtown Sarasota (Opera, Theater, Whole Foods).
5 Minutes West: Lido Key Beach and St. Armands Circle (Dining/Shopping).

You are physically separated from the traffic, yet instantly connected to the culture.

Find Your Deep Water Lot

Roger Pettingell has sold more homes on Bird Key than any other agent. He knows the depth of every canal.

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Overview for Bird Key, FL

843 people live in Bird Key, where the median age is 64 and the average individual income is $181,362. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

843

Total Population

64 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$181,362

Average individual Income

Around Bird Key, FL

There's plenty to do around Bird Key, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

7

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

44

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Java Dawg, Fresh Flamingo, and Florida Ebikes.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Java Dawg page on Yelp Search 35 S Lemon Ave on Google Maps	Dining	1.67 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Fresh Flamingo page on Yelp Search 6592 Superior Ave on Google Maps	Dining	4.88 miles	24 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Florida Ebikes page on Yelp Search 6326 S Tamiami Trai on Google Maps	Active	4.44 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Captain Charlie Veon page on Yelp	Active	4.9 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Island Style Watersports page on Yelp Search 2433 N Tamiami Trl on Google Maps	Active	2.82 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Face of Paris page on Yelp Search 2217 Stickney Point Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.55 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Skin Care SRQ page on Yelp Search 2914 Bee Ridge Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.28 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Euphoria Therapeutic Massage: Karyn Naylor LMT page on Yelp Search 636 S Osprey Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.75 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Viziato By, Jana Marie's Esthetics page on Yelp Search 47 S Palm Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.54 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Jenny's Skin Care page on Yelp Search 777 S Palm Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.42 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Bird Key, FL

Population Households Employment

Bird Key has 417 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Bird Key do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

843

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

64

Median Age

47.09 / 52.91%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

417

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$181,362

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

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Featured Properties

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$11,995,000

6001 GULF OF MEXICO DR, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
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- 7 Baths
- 6,959 Sq.Ft.
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$7,999,000

1199 WESTWAY DR, SARASOTA, FL 34236
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464 GOLDEN GATE PT #304, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 3 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,290 Sq.Ft.
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656 TROPICAL CIR, SARASOTA, FL 34242
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 5,238 Sq.Ft.
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1739 LITTLE POINTE CIR, SARASOTA, FL 34231
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,059 Sq.Ft.
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- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 5,163 Sq.Ft.
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- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,502 Sq.Ft.
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340 GULF OF MEXICO DR #136, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,880 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,995,000

101 SUNSET LN, ANNA MARIA, FL 34216
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,507 Sq.Ft.
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$2,995,000

258 GOLDEN GATE PT #801, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,031 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,895,000

3598 FAIR OAKS LN, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,417 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,799,000

2050 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #B704, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,936 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,695,000

355 S SHORE DR, SARASOTA, FL 34234
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,276 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,295,000

3930 ELYSIAN WOODS LN, SARASOTA, FL 34231
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,531 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,195,000

1901 MORRILL ST, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 7 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 4,155 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$2,195,000

565 SANCTUARY DR #B506, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,375 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,799,000

585 SANCTUARY DR #B502, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,823 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
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3060 GRAND BAY BLVD #195, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,250 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,695,000

1513 OAK ST #18, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,910 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,650,000

1994 TOM MORRIS DR, SARASOTA, FL 34240
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,713 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,650,000

800 N TAMIAMI TRL #505/507, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,981 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,299,999

111 S PINEAPPLE AVE #1103, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,600 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,299,000

1055 GULF OF MEXICO DR #504, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,503 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,199,000

1308 OLD STICKNEY POINT RD #W23, SARASOTA, FL 34242
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,467 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
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1000 LONGBOAT CLUB RD #402, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,290 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,095,000

1919 LAUREL ST, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,713 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$995,000

5311 GULF OF MEXICO DR #3, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,028 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$990,000

775 LONGBOAT CLUB RD #204, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,602 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$899,000

1125 GULF OF MEXICO DR #101, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,172 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$899,000

260 HIDDEN BAY DR #405, OSPREY, FL 34229
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,168 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
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1065 GULF OF MEXICO DR #603, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,503 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$825,000

4235 GULF OF MEXICO DR #T101, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 720 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
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1328 SIESTA BAYSIDE DR #1328C, SARASOTA, FL 34242
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,280 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$599,000

1350 MAIN ST #712, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 1 Bed
- 2 Baths
- 944 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
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2374 ARLINGTON ST, SARASOTA, FL 34239
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,126 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
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- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,408 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$419,900

631 N ORANGE AVE #107, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 784 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
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631 N ORANGE AVE #208, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 784 Sq.Ft.